Which of the following methods is correct for collecting a sputum specimen? Have the client:
A)
Cough to bring up secretions.
B)
Apply sterile gloves.
C)
Clear the throat.
D)
Rinse the mouth with mouthwash prior to the collection.
A
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In assessing a client who has suddenly become confused and agitated, what is the important initial step in evaluating the basis for the diminishing cognitive abilities?
a. Rule out any reversible condition that may be causing the symptoms. b. Identify the specific type of dementia that the client is exhibiting. c. Perform genetic testing to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease. d. Perform a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests.
A patient with esophageal varices is being treated with an esophageal tamponade (Sengstaken-Blakemore) tube. What should be the nurse's priority when caring for this patient?
1. Ensuring that the gastric balloon remains inflated 2. Keeping a pair of scissors at the bedside at all times 3. Keeping the patient sedated and quiet 4. Maintaining the esophageal balloon pressure between 15 and 20 mm Hg
On assessing a client's skin, the nurse notes the presence of several large red-blue and purple areas on the client's body that do not blanch when pressure is applied. The nurse documents this finding as:
A. Psoriasis B. Anasarca C. Petechiae D. Ecchymosis